FOREIGN LANGUAGE

2009-2010

 

1400  SPANISH I

Grades 9-12                                          Prerequisite:  has a “C” average in English or  

Year Course             1.00 Credit                                  permission from the instructor

Workbook $ 10.47

Magazine  $   7.95                                                     

                                                                           

The basic objectives of Spanish I are:                                                    

·         Understand and respect Hispanic American culture.

·         Comprehend Spanish words, phrases, questions, and paragraphs without much difficulty.

·         Read and be able to pronounce the things mentioned in number two.

·         Write simple sentences and paragraphs in Spanish.

·         Speak in Spanish phrases and sentences.

 

Evaluation is based on quizzes, tests, homework, projects, and class participation.

 

 

1401  SPANISH II

Grades 10-12                                         Prerequisite: has a “C” average or better in

Year Course             1.00 Credit                                 Spanish I or permission from

Workbook $ 10.47

Magazine  $   7.95                                                    the instructor

                                                                                    

The basic objectives of Spanish II are:

·         The students will expand their knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary to include more verb tenses.

·         Listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish will be used.

·         Understand the cultures and traditions of Spanish - speaking countries.

 

Evaluation is based on quizzes, tests, homework, projects, class participation, and oral proficiency.

 

1402  SPANISH III

Grades 11-12                                        Prerequisite:  has a “B” average in Spanish II

Year Course             1.00 Credit                                  or with a “C” average with

Workbook $ 10.47                                                    permission from the instructor

Magazine  $   7.95                                                    

                                                                                         

The basic objectives of Spanish III are:

·         Expanding vocabulary.

·         Strengthen previous knowledge in areas of grammar and tenses.

·         Continue to study the customs of Spanish-speaking countries.

·         Strengthen composition writing and conversation.

 

Evaluation is based on quizzes, tests, homework, projects, class participation, and oral proficiency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1403    SPANISH IV                                                

Grade 12                                             Prerequisite:  has a “B” average or better in  

Year Course             1.00 Credit                                  Spanish III or permission from

Workbook $ 10.47                                                    the instructor

Magazine  $   7.95

                                                                                     

The basic objectives of Spanish IV are:

·         Strengthening All Objectives of Spanish III

·         Stress Oral Proficiency, Reading, and Writing

 

Evaluation is based on quizzes, tests, homework, projects, class participation, and oral proficiency.

 

 

1423   JAPANESE I

Grades 9-12

Year Course             1.00 Credit

Workbook  $ 20.00

 

The basic objectives for Japanese one are as follows:

  • Mastery of hiragana for uses of pronunciation, reading, and writing.
  • Development of cultural sensitivity toward ideas and concepts found in Japan and in regular interactions with Japanese people outside of Japan.
  • Development of abilities in asking and answering simple questions in Japanese.
  • Development of the ability to respond to classroom structure, rules, and instructions as expected in Japanese.
  • Target skills to be mastered include: hiragana, basic vocabulary, handwriting, number structures, telling time, reading the calendar, shopping, and beginning grammar such as adjectives, nouns, and verbs. 

Evaluation is based on quizzes, tests, projects, class participation, and oral proficiency. 

 

 

1424   JAPANESE II

Grades  10-12                                       Prerequisite:  “C” in Japanese I or permission

Year Course             1.00 Credit                                 from the instructor

Workbook ??

 

The basic objectives of Japanese II are as follows:

  • Students will expand their knowledge of Japanese grammatical structures through lecture and the textbook “Genki” chapters 3-6.
  • Students will expand their inventory of cultural dialogues and situations.
  • Students will listen, speak, read, and write in Japanese.
  • Students will broaden their speaking communication abilities by watching a serialized drama, discussing it, and doing follow-up homework assignments.